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- Report: iOS 27 Beta Reveals Six Unreleased iPhone Codenamesby TechRepublic Staff on August 12, 2026 at 11:19 am
Apple’s newly surfaced iPhone codenames add weight to reports of a larger, staggered hardware roadmap spanning a foldable model and multiple iPhone 18 variants through 2027. The post Report: iOS 27 Beta Reveals Six Unreleased iPhone Codenames appeared first on TechRepublic.
- New Smart Ring Prototype Tracks Glucose Through Sweat: What Users Need to Knowby Liz Ticong on August 12, 2026 at 10:50 am
UC San Diego's CHARM smart ring tracks glucose through sweat, offering an early look at how daily wearable glucose monitoring could become less intrusive. The post New Smart Ring Prototype Tracks Glucose Through Sweat: What Users Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Motorola Android 17 Eligibility: What the 50+ Phone List Reveals About Software Supportby Matt Gonzales on August 12, 2026 at 5:47 am
Meta description: Motorola’s Android 17 list covers more than 50 phones, but missing models raise bigger questions about software support and device longevity. The post Motorola Android 17 Eligibility: What the 50+ Phone List Reveals About Software Support appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iPhone 17 Siri AI Features Missing: iOS 27’s 12GB RAM Requirement Explainedby TechRepublic Staff on August 11, 2026 at 9:16 pm
The iPhone 17 supports Apple Intelligence, but its 8GB of RAM means some advanced Siri AI features in iOS 27 require more powerful models. The post iPhone 17 Siri AI Features Missing: iOS 27’s 12GB RAM Requirement Explained appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OCP APAC Summit Highlights AI Data Center Management as Power Constraints Growby TechRepublic Staff on August 11, 2026 at 12:35 pm
The Open Compute Project is pushing fleet-scale hardware management for AI data centers as APAC operators contend with rapid capacity growth, higher rack densities, and tighter power availability. The post OCP APAC Summit Highlights AI Data Center Management as Power Constraints Grow appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Tests China’s CXMT Memory for iPhones and MacBooksby Liz Ticong on August 11, 2026 at 10:03 am
Apple is testing CXMT DRAM for iPhones and MacBooks as it considers another memory supplier amid tight supply, higher costs, and U.S. scrutiny. The post Apple Tests China’s CXMT Memory for iPhones and MacBooks appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Sweetens Trade-In Deals for iPhones, Macs and iPadsby Aminu Abdullahi on August 11, 2026 at 9:42 am
Apple raises trade-in estimates for iPhones, Macs, iPads and watches, with some devices gaining more than $100 and new Android phones now eligible. The post Apple Sweetens Trade-In Deals for iPhones, Macs and iPads appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Trims 2026 Hardware Plans: What This Means for the iPhone 18by Matt Gonzales on August 11, 2026 at 12:35 am
Apple is reportedly cutting 2026 hardware shipments as memory supplies tighten. See what it could mean for iPhone, Mac, and iPad buyers. The post Apple Trims 2026 Hardware Plans: What This Means for the iPhone 18 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Figure 03 Humanoid Robot Climbs Ladder Autonomously in New Demoby Aminu Abdullahi on August 11, 2026 at 12:16 am
Figure says its Figure 03 humanoid climbed a ladder autonomously, showcasing progress in whole-body robotic control while leaving reliability questions. The post Figure 03 Humanoid Robot Climbs Ladder Autonomously in New Demo appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Can Change Its Own Battery in Under 3 Minutesby Matt Gonzales on August 7, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot can swap its own battery in under three minutes, a feature designed to reduce downtime during industrial work. The post Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Can Change Its Own Battery in Under 3 Minutes appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OpenAI’s ‘Doughnut-Shaped’ AI Speaker Could Launch in 2027by Matt Gonzales on August 7, 2026 at 5:09 pm
OpenAI’s rumored $300–$400 smart speaker could signal a bigger shift as the ChatGPT maker looks to bring AI beyond phones, laptops, and screens. The post OpenAI’s ‘Doughnut-Shaped’ AI Speaker Could Launch in 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Has $1 Billion in Chips Waiting — and Memory Is the Problemby Aminu Abdullahi on August 7, 2026 at 4:49 pm
Apple is reportedly racing to secure DRAM for the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone as a memory shortage threatens to tighten launch supply. The post Apple Has $1 Billion in Chips Waiting — and Memory Is the Problem appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Color Leak Shows Three Finishesby TechRepublic Staff on August 7, 2026 at 2:11 pm
New leaks show the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in three apparent finishes as certification records and prelaunch sightings reveal more about its design, charging and expected specifications. The post Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Color Leak Shows Three Finishes appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OnePlus 10T Is Out of Security Support: Should You Keep Using Yours?by Liz Ticong on August 7, 2026 at 1:36 pm
OnePlus 10T security support has ended. Here’s how owners can check their patch level, understand the risks, and decide when to replace the phone. The post OnePlus 10T Is Out of Security Support: Should You Keep Using Yours? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Pixel 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: APAC Price Guide Ahead of Aug. 12 Launchby TechRepublic Staff on August 7, 2026 at 1:15 pm
Google has yet to confirm Pixel 11 pricing, while Samsung’s Galaxy S26 is already selling across major APAC markets. Here’s how the known prices, storage, promotions, and enterprise considerations compare ahead of Google’s Aug. 12 launch. The post Google Pixel 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: APAC Price Guide Ahead of Aug. 12 Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Elon Musk Goes All-In on Nvidia: What SpaceX’s Chip Strategy Means for AI Infrastructureby Matt Gonzales on August 6, 2026 at 3:57 pm
SpaceX’s exclusive Nvidia commitment shows how AI infrastructure standardization can accelerate deployments while deepening supplier and supply chain risk. The post Elon Musk Goes All-In on Nvidia: What SpaceX’s Chip Strategy Means for AI Infrastructure appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Rolls Out August Android 17 Update With Pixel 10 Stability Fixesby Aminu Abdullahi on August 6, 2026 at 1:35 pm
Google's August Android 17 update fixes Pixel 10 gaming, GPU, and touchscreen issues while bringing the latest security patch to supported Pixel devices. The post Google Rolls Out August Android 17 Update With Pixel 10 Stability Fixes appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung: New Galaxy Foldables Beat Previous Preorder Record by 30%by Liz Ticong on August 6, 2026 at 1:02 pm
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 leads record foldable preorders in the US and South Korea as more buyers move from Flip models to the larger Fold lineup before launch. The post Samsung: New Galaxy Foldables Beat Previous Preorder Record by 30% appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Honor Robot Phone Specs Leak Ahead of Aug. 12 Debut: What Users Can Expectby Aminu Abdullahi on August 6, 2026 at 12:54 pm
A new leak claims Honor’s Robot Phone will feature two 200MP cameras, a motorized gimbal, a 7,060mAh battery, and 120W charging. The post Honor Robot Phone Specs Leak Ahead of Aug. 12 Debut: What Users Can Expect appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals ‘HiLight’ Notification Feature, Raises Questions About Charging Claimby Matt Gonzales on August 5, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Leaked Google Pixel 11 marketing materials suggest a new HiLight notification feature, while a five-minute charging claim raises questions ahead of Google's launch. The post Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals ‘HiLight’ Notification Feature, Raises Questions About Charging Claim appeared first on TechRepublic.